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What I say to you in the darkness, speak in the light;what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops.

Matthew 10:27

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OUR FOCUS

St. Isidore provides a safe, positive, and nurturing environment so that persons of every background feel included and engaged here.

Our doors are open. We reach out to those who are seeking God’s grace and meet them where they are.

St. Isidore is a strong, passionate place of faith. Together we will build up our community and share it with those around us.

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WEEKLY CALENDAR INDEXBaby Pantry 6

Baptisms --

Children's Liturgy of the Word 8

Children’s Page 17Christian Service - Blood Drive 5CSA Status 3Deacon Bill’s Column 7Diane Bucko’s Column 5Fellowship Trip 13Health Ministry 6Independence Day Schedule 3Knights of Columbus 8Liturgical Schedule 16Mass Intentions 4Military 15Parish Directory 16Parish Office Summer Hours 3Prayers for the Sick 15Rest In Peace 3Stewardship 15Strawberry Festival 9 - 12Strawberry Festival Early Bird

Raffle Winners

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St. Vincent De Paul 7Vacation Bible School 8Wedding Banns 3

Sunday, June 25 7:30 am Mass CH 9:30 am Mass CH 11:30 am Mass CH12:30 pm Strawberry Festival ALL 1:00 pm Baptisms CH

Monday, June 26 8:00 am Mass CH 8:45 am Armchair Aerobics RC Tuesday, June 27 7:00 am Holy Hour CH 7:00 am SITE - Cedar Point OS 8:00 am Mass CH Wednesday, June 28 8:00 am Mass CH10:00 am Bible Study RC 1:30 pm Divine Mercy Prayer Group RC 7:00 pm Bible Study RC

Thursday, June 29 8:00 am Mass CH Friday, June 30 7:00 am Holy Hour CH 8:00 am Mass CH

Saturday, July 1 8:00 am Mass CH 3:15 pm Reconciliation CH 4:30 pm Mass CH

Sunday, July 2 7:30 am Mass CH 9:30 am Mass CH 11:30 am Mass CH

WEEKLY READINGS

KEY TO CALENDAR LOCATIONS: A-Atrium, CH-Church, CR-Classrooms, CY-Courtyard, ECR-Executive Conference Room, FCR-Front Conference Room, GS-Gathering Space, K-Social Hall Kitchen, MA-Maintenance Room, MR-Music Room, OS-Off Site, RC-Resource Center, REC-Rectory, SH-Social Hall, YR-Youth Room

The Week of June 25, 2017Sunday Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 20:10-13; Ps 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35; Rom 5:12-15; Mt 10:26-33Monday Gn 12:1-9; Ps 33:12-13, 18-19, 20 and 22; Mt 7:1-5Tuesday Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Gn 13:2, 5-18; Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5; Mt 7:6, 12-14Wednesday Saint Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr Gn 15:1-12, 17-18; Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9; Mt 7:15-20 Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Gal 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19Thursday Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Day: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19Friday The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; Mt 8:1-4Saturday Saint Junípero Serra, Priest Gn 18:1-15; Lk 1:46-47, 48-49, 50 and 53, 54-55; Mt 8:5-17Sunday Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a; Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19; Rom 6:3-4, 8-11; Mt 10:37-42

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WEDDING BANNS II Christopher Pulcer & Kimberly Brueggeman

I Jeremy Justice & Rachelle Lenard

Anita BuonbriscoEntered eternal life on June 11, 2017 Mother of Arlene Williams

Angeline ValiceEntered eternal life on June 15, 2017Mother of Josephine Knox

Lottie BubackEntered eternal life on June 17, 2017Wife of Thomas BubackOur thoughts and prayers are with their families. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

REST IN PEACE

2017 Catholic Services Appeal (CSA)St. Isidore Church Status as of June 13Goal $181,114Amount Pledged $ 143,466Outstanding Balance $ 37,648Registered Families (start of campaign) 3,758 Pledging Families 677 Non-Responding Families 3,081

PARISH OFFICE SUMMER HOURSBeginning on Wednesday, July 5, the parish office hours will follow the summer schedule, as follows:Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:00 pmFriday 8:30 am - 12:00 noonSaturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pmSunday 9:00 am - 1:00 pmNormal office hours will resume after Labor Day (September 4) on Tuesday, September 5.

INDEPENDENCE DAY SCHEDULE

• On Monday, July 3, the Parish Office will be open from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

• On Tuesday, July 4, the parish office will be closed.• Morning Mass on July 4 will be at 9:00 am.

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Monday, June 268:00 AM Richard J. Kempisty (Birthday) Wife, KathleenWinifred Ryniewicz Mary Harris †M/M Jan Kamluk Daughter†Victoria Bartkowicz Irene Maciag†Mariette Schulte Betsy Nicosia†Harry Hajski Hajski†David Panetta, Jr. Mom & Dad†Thomas P. Grimes Wife

Tuesday, June 278:00 AMRachal Pugh (Birthday) FamilyWinifred Ryniewicz James Smarr†Annette Lalama Mom & Dad†Jackie Janusch (1st Annniversary) Mother-In-Law†William "Bill" Goike Wife & Family†Bill Gutenburg Family Wednesday, June 288:00 AM †Carolyn Reidel (1st Anniversary) Paul, Kathy & Austin†Regg Topolewski Irene Maciag†Helen Kustarz Daughter, Bonnie

Thursday, June 298:00 AM Tomasko Family Pat Saelens†Joseph Cox Tom & Erika Domsic†Pietro Redavid Family

Friday, June 308:00 AM†M/M Michael Rybinski & Sons Daughter†Darlene Opalewski Larry†Henry Kujawski Wife†Robert Lewandowski (Anniversary) Wife†Teddy Hajjar (Birthday) Wife & Family†Ann Amormino Diane Webster†Kate DePonio Pagano Family†Rousson Soncrant & Thomas Saigh Rich & Rita

Saturday, July 18:00 AM People of the Parish

4:30 PMPeople of the Parish†Robert Bronson (3rd Anniversary) Wife, Julie†Alex & †Anna Glugla Family†Nick & †Christopher Zizzi Family†Andrew & †Ann Molnar Family†Kate Dunkel Family†Elizabeth Malburg Husband & Family†Al Fliger Carol Fliger†Dora Andary Andary Family†Edward & †Frank Wcisel Friend & Family Sunday, July 27:30 AM Evelyn Edwards Mary Lou & Ron Pratt†Petrina Boyd Family†Dorothy Sadowski (2nd Anniversary) Sadowski Family†Salvatore Gelardi Family†Prudence Pellerito Family†Margaret Howell (1st Anniversary) Carolyn Josey

9:30 AM Lloyd Peterson (Happy 100th Birthday!) Parish†Cecilia Kebbe Richard & Aileen Domenick†Gerald Janusch Wife†William "Bill" Goike Wife & Family†John Pletz (15th Anniversary) Wife & Daughter†Jim Joynt Family

11:30 AM †James Conley Family†James Cull Family†Sultay Dinkha Family†Ann Ziajor Family of Ann Ziajor

MASS INTENTIONS

The Archdiocese of Detroit’s new coat of arms was unveiled June 3 as part of Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron’s pastoral letter, “Unleash the Gospel.” (The former archdiocesan coat of arms is at the far left, and the newly redesigned seal.) Symbols incorporated into the new crest include St. Anne and her daughter, the Blessed Virgin Mary; an open door symbolic of Venerable Solanus Casey — as well as the Church’s need to “go out” and invite others in — and rippling water denoting both the cleansing power of baptism and the geography of the Great Lakes region.To read "Unleash the Gospel", visit http://www.unleashthegospel.org/Source: The Michigan Catholic

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CHRISTIAN SERVICE tony@stisidore.church

WHAT’S IN IT FOR US? by Diane Bucko diane@stisidore.church

12th Sunday of Ordinary TimeWe are back to green! The last two Sundays were in Ordinary Time but they are special solemnities that require white as the liturgical color. We will be green until Advent comes again.The First Reading is from the prophet Jeremiah. The poor guy was assaulted on all sides because he delivered God’s message of wrath unless the Israelites changed their faithless ways. But God was with him and protected him. Jeremiah sang, “Sing to the Lord, praise the Lord, for he has rescued the life of the poor from the power of the wicked.”In Romans, Paul explained that sin entered the world because of Adam’s disobedience. God’s plan was humans would be immortal but Adam’s sin brought death to humanity. It is through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross that we are all restored to eternal life. Now that the Easter season is past we return to Matthew, the gospel for this year. Today Jesus is talking to the Twelve. He told them they should not be afraid of those who could kill the body because they could not kill the soul. God knows what is in their hearts, even if they die. Jesus acknowledges before God those who are faithful to him but denies those who do not believe.What’s in it for us? Death is the topic today but it is death wrapped up in faith. Those who die in faith are known to God and given the gift of eternal life. The cause of death is not a detriment to getting into the kingdom. God knows what is in the heart. Knowing that, we should be careful about judging others and deciding who gets in and who is rejected. That is God’s job.

As usual we are in need of volunteers to help work the Blood Drive on Sunday August 6th.

We have three 2 hour shifts, two people per shift. If you can help, please give me a call. The shifts are:

8:00 am – 10:00 am

10:00 am – 12:00 noon

12:00 noon – 2:00 pm

If you can help in any way, please call Tony at the office, Tuesday through Thursday.

If you wish to register to give blood you may do so now by going on line to www.redcrossblood.org and register.

Any and all help is deeply appreciated.

Thank You,

Tony

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!Our Summer Blood Drive is Aug. 6, 2017.

CSA MINUTE: YOUTH MINISTRYYour gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal are helping high school-age teens in the Archdiocese of Detroit learn how to become better Christian leaders, examples to their peers, and evangelizers through Youth Leadership and Evangelization Training.“Chosen to Follow” covers topics like discipleship, communication, facilitation, prayer, and event planning, as well as sharing faith with other teens. Through the “Living Your Strengths” resource, teens will also learn to use their individual strengths in their daily lives.Offered by archdiocesan Youth Ministry Office, Youth Leadership and Evangelization Training will be held overnight at St. Frances de Chantal Parish in Sterling Heights this July 21-22.For information about CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, please go to www.aod.org.

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PARISH HEALTH MINISTRY heather@stisidore.church In partnership with St. John Providence Health System

BABY PANTRY

ARMCHAIR AEROBICSWant to stay in shape? Join the Armchair Aerobics!This is a FREE exercise program and is offered to anyone that would like to come. Join us every Monday from 8:45 am to 9:45 am in the Resource Center.Note that we take a summer vacation during July and August.Presented by the Parish Health Ministry Team.

A very special thank you goes out to our St. Isidore Altar Society for their most generous donation to our families with infants in need.

THANK YOU!Right now, we need:

h Diapers: Sizes 4, 5 and 6 h **Baby shampoo, baby lotion,

diaper rash cream/ointment h Toddler snacks

Your generosity amazes us!

Fireworks SafetyFireworks-related injuries are most common on July 4 and New Year’s Eve. Fireworks can cause death and serious injury, including burns, lacerations and foreign objects in the eye. Make the choice to protect yourself and your family from fireworks injuries.

� Never allow young children to handle fireworks � Older children should only use fireworks under close, adult

supervision � Light fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from onlookers,

houses and flammable materials. � Do not allow any running or horseplay while fireworks are being

used � Do not try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks; douse

and soak them with water and discard them safely � Keep a bucket of water and garden hose nearby to fully extinguish

fireworks that don’t go off or in case of fire � Make sure you, your kids, and other watch fireworks displays

from a safe distance � Call 911 immediately if someone is injured from fireworks

Have a safe and Happy Independence Day!Blessings,HeatherSource: www.cdc.org

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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL conference621@gmail.com DEACON BILL bill@stisidore.church

Coronary Cataracts written June 7, 2017I, like many people my age, have just had cataracts removed from both eyes. The surgery was simple and quite quick. The surgery only took about 15 minutes. But, until I had the surgery, I never knew just how bad by vision had become. Commonly, the doctor removes the cataract from one eye (usually the worst) first, then within a couple of weeks, from the other eye (if it is necessary). After the first cataract was removed I was most impressed with the difference it had made in how well I could see in my right eye, and was anxious for the other eye to “catch-up”. The most noticeable difference was in the clearness and brightness of colors I now could see with my new lens implant. When I looked at a white wall with my left eye closed, the wall was bright white. When I closed my right eye, and looked at the same wall under the same light, the wall was quite yellowed (kind of like looking through a nicotine filter). I had never noticed the deterioration in my vision because cataracts are very slow growing (It was over a ten-year period from when my eye doctor first noticed the beginning of cataracts in my eyes and being approved for surgery) and my new “daily normal” was a very slow in developing. As we go through life, our understandings of “right” and “wrong” are constantly being modified, however so slightly, through our experiences and exposures to the world. We gradually become conditioned to ideas, beliefs and attitudes in so very many areas in our lives, that are contrary to Gospel teachings, and the teachings of the Church. For many Christians, Catholic and Protestant, the ideas of “right” and “wrong” has devolved (been reduced to) a strict code of moralism (“right” and “wrong” are to be defined by their adherence to an established set of laws or rules). To a point, this is a healthy point in the social order. [Society is in grave danger when moral values are determined according to the relativism of popular opinion.] A healthy social structure must adhere to a set of principles that are static. Principles that are an anchoring point for all laws and regulations. However, the anchoring point is to be founded on values of love, justice, and mercy. Unfortunately, unlike cataracts in the eyes, the cataracts that obscure, discolor, and distort our senses of evil cannot be physically observed by a doctor looking through a scope, nor removed in any fifteen-minute surgery. We need the grace from God, and the will of faith to understand the Scriptures; to live in the example of Christ. I believe that a most common misunderstanding of God’s opinion of evil, is to consider God’s “lack” of interference as indifference, and not see it as God’s patience for repentance. God’s cure for Israel was his unwavering love and fidelity. The only cure for the evils that plague society is that same patient love of neighbor, and fidelity in faith. But, until we begin to view the worlds of “good” and “evil” through the lens of love and mercy exemplified by Christ, we are continually plagued by coronary cataracts.

A Vincentian prayer for the last week in June: Jesus, give us the grace to share our faith in you with the poor, and to convince them that you care for them. Amen. (from Vincentian Reflections) Many of you have contributed, and we are most grateful. Our request is to those who have not had a chance to aid us in our attempt to keep our food pantry full.

Our food supply is very low.Help us stock the shelves so we can provide food, paper products, toiletries and soaps to Macomb Township Families. The need is tremendous. One reason: There are no school-supplied reduced-cost or free breakfasts and lunches during the summer. Many local children are hungry! If you are able to do so, kindly assist us. Know that the members of your SVDP here at St. Isidore bring your gifts directly to the poor and suffering within our parish boundaries.

FOOD PANTRY$25 Meijer or Kroger gift cards

We REALLY need:**CANNED FRUIT – all – pears, pineapple, peaches, fruit cocktail, applesauce**SPAGHETTIOS & RAVIOLI**SPAGHETTI SAUCE – cans & jars

We also have a BIG need for:*ENSURE*JELL-O*SOUPS – tomato, chicken noodle*CANDY*PUDDING MIX*PUDDING SNACK PACKS*SMALL DISH SOAP*TOILET PAPER

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time In the Gospel today, we hear Jesus say: “Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father.”This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to “acknowledge the goodness of the Father” by helping families with food and assistance where desperately needed.

See you at the Strawberry Festival!St. Isidore Conference ~ Pat Schmeiser

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STRAWBERRY FESTIVALEarly Bird Raffle WinnersEach winner won $100 for turning in their raffle tickets early.

Lloyd Peterson May 27, 2017

Thomas Kaczmarek June 4, 2017

Maria Monsu June 11, 2017

Congratulations! Thank you for supporting the St. Isidore Strawberry Festival.

It’s that time of year again! We are already getting prepared for our super fun

week of VBS here at St. Isidore.

Registration forms can be downloaded from the church website or picked up in the parish office.

Regular Registration will continue

from June 1st to July 1st.

To register, please stop into the Parish Office! We cannot wait to have a fun, faith-filled week with you!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSCongratulations to the newest member of St. Isidore Knights of Columbus Council # 7200. Ken L. Czarnecki made the first degree at St. Paul of Tarsus Council # 11689 on June 12, 2017.Most new members tell me that they don't know why they waited so long to join the Knights of Columbus. They were probably busy with family, employment, and other events in their life. What most men don't know is that their dues in the Knights go to support the Supreme Council Charities and the Michigan State Council Charities, Holy Cross Children's Services being the biggest recipient. Now that doesn't take up much of their time.For information contact Ronald Verellen (586-206-7625).

EVANGELIZATION PRAYERGracious God, Bless all the people of St. Isidore with increased faith and charity. Send the Holy Spirit to renew our hearts and minds that we might become a church dedicated to sharing your “Good News” with others.In Jesus name we pray. Amen!

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3 DAYS OF ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD & FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

Visit our Website: stisidore.church/connect/strawberry-festival/Visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stisidorefestival

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Talent Show 5:00 pmEntertainment by and for all ages

Outdoor Grill 5:00 - 11:00 pm Burgers, hot dogs, pizza, sausage, chicken kabobs, nachos, turkey legs, pulled pork, wings, pita sandwiches, baked beans, cole slaw, chips, pop and water

Classic Car Show 6:00 - 9:00 pmWinners announced and awarded at 9:00 pm

Oopsy Daisy the Clown 6:00 - 9:00 pmBalloons, laughter and fun

Ice Cream Sundae Bar 6:00 - 11:00 pmBuild your own sundae at our huge topping bar

Steve King & The Dittilies 7:00 - 11:00 pmClassic Rock and the Hottest Variety of Dance Music

Adult Beverages Beer, frozen strawberry coladas, strawberry martinis, strawberry vodka lemonade, Smirnoff Ice, red and white wine

Coloring and Art ContestSubmit the official coloring page or your own original art

Kids' Game Tent Family Games Bounce Inflatables50/50 Raffles every 2 Hours Charity (Pull-Tab) TicketsEnter the Main and Theme Raffles

Friday, June 23

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Saturday, June 24Pasta Dinner begins at 5:30 pm All-U-Can-Eat! $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 and under. 2 pasta types, marinara sauce, alfredo sauce, regular & caesar salads, meatball, stuffed pasta, dinner roll and mini strawberry shortcake.

Outdoor Grill 5:00 - 11:00 pm Burgers, hot dogs, pizza, sausage, chicken kabobs, nachos, turkey legs, pulled pork, wings, pita sandwiches, baked beans, cole slaw, chips, pop and water

Oopsy Daisy the Clown 6:00 - 9:00 pmBalloons, laughter and fun

Cosmic Groove 7:00 - 11:00 pmDanceable Motown, Blues, Funk, Rock, 80's, Top 40 Pop & EVERYTHING in Between.

NEW Euchre Tournament 7:00 - 9:00 pm & 9:15 - 11:00 pm2 tournaments; $5.00 donation; register on-site or email john@keerealty.com

Adult Beverages Beer, frozen strawberry coladas, strawberry martinis, strawberry vodka lemonade, Smirnoff Ice, red and white wine

Coloring and Art ContestSubmit the official coloring page or your own original art

Kids' Game Tent Family Games Bounce Inflatables50/50 Raffles every 2 Hours Charity (Pull-Tab) TicketsEnter the Main and Theme Raffles

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Sunday, June 25Authentic Polish Dinner begins at 12:30 pm $12 for adults, $6 for children 5 and under. Stuffed cabbage, pierogis, cucumbers & sour cream, kielbasa & sauerkraut, bread, and mini strawberry shortcake.

Outdoor Grill 12:30 - 7:00 pm Burgers, hot dogs, pizza, sausage, chicken kabobs, nachos, turkey legs, pulled pork, wings, pita sandwiches, baked beans, cole slaw, chips, pop and water

K-Tones 12:30 - 2:30 pmAuthentic Polka music

Oopsy Daisy the Clown 1:00 - 4:00 pmBalloons, laughter and fun

Bingo 1:00 - 7:00 pm NEW Cake Walk begins at 1:30 pmPlay a musical game to win delicious desserts

FiftyAmpFuse 3:30 - 7:30 pmA high-energy tribute to the greatest hits of all time from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and now

Adult Beverages Bloody Mary's, beer, frozen strawberry coladas, strawberry martinis, strawberry vodka lemonade, Smirnoff Ice, red and white wine

Kids' Game Tent Family Games Bounce Inflatables50/50 Raffles every 2 Hours Charity (Pull-Tab) TicketsMain & Theme Raffle Drawings 7:30 pmMain Raffle Prizes: $7,500 $2,500 $1,000 $500Theme Raffle includes: gift cards, electronics, toys, TV's, and many other great prizes!

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WWME – A WEEKEND OF DISCOVERY...A LIFETIME OF LOVE!! Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends support and strengthen married couples, priests, and religious in their vocations of love and service. Celebrate your life together with a weekend of renewed commitment and refreshed communication. Reserve your 2017 weekend now! 2017 Weekend Dates: September 22-24* Sts. Cyril & Methodius, Sterling Heights. November 3-5 Holiday Inn Express, Troy. *In Parish Weekend - Couples go home at night. All other weekends are at hotels. For information and registration: Call 888-322-9963 encounterdetroit.org

RETROUVAILLE"Marriage Help" Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) has helped thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This program can help you too.2017 English Weekend DatesSept. 15-17, Oct. 27-292017 Spanish Weekend DatesJuly 14-16, Oct. 12-15For confidential information or to register call 800-470-2230 or visit our website: HelpOurMarriage.com

SAVE THE DATE FOR MERCY IN ACTION SERVICE DAY!Saturday, October 14, 2017Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan is again working with parishes throughout a six-county region to organize a regional Day of Service in support of our neighbors in need. Join us to give unified witness to living out the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy through local service projects like sprucing up parks and cemeteries, helping those in need with chores and tidying up around the house, stocking food pantries, helping veterans, and other efforts. Learn more about service projects in your area and register to help! Get involved by calling Joyce Hyttinen at 248-537-3304 or email: hyttinenj@ccsem.org

A Summer Opportunity Planned for You Three internationally-known speakers will be in our area this August just for you in the conference, “An Era of Change or a Change of Era?” Pope Francis has challenged us: "One could say that today we are not living an era of change but a change of era.” Our three speakers (Richard Gaillardetz, Ph.D., Margaret Nutting Ralph, Pd.D. and Fr. Howard Gray, SJ, Ph.D.) – each from their own reflection and experience – will help us to explore this reality that Pope Francis has presented to us. The daytime offerings (August 7-9) will take place at St. Isidore Parish, Macomb. For the full schedule and registration information, go to www.wearethechurchconferences.com.

Two evening opportunities (free will offering) will also take place:

“Wrestling with the Faith: The Demands of Mature Discipleship in a Secular Age”with Richard Gaillardetz, Ph.D.

at St. Isidore Parish, Macomb on Monday, August 7th (7:00 pm)

Mature Christian belief has never been more difficult than it is today. This presentation will reflect on the need to find a middle way between facile obedience and casual regard for

the received faith of the church. “Be Not Afraid: I Am With You Always”

With Margaret Nutting Ralph, Ph.D.at St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, St. Clair Shores on

Tuesday, August 8th (7:00 pm)An unwillingness to embrace change is often caused by fear.

In this session we will learn how to dispel fear by exploring the many ways in which the risen Christ remains in our midst.

For complete information, see www.wearethechurchconferences.com.Registration is required for the daytime sessions; the evening sessions are walk-in with free-will offerings.

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WE PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY

PFC Tanner Adkins Army AfghanistanWO1 Jeremy Bentley Army IraqPvt. Troy Ciaramella Army USASgt. Sean Collins MarinesSgt. Tyler Dean Army KuwaitPFC Anthony Difatta Army AfghanistanPFC Brian Domzalski MarinesPFC E3 Jeffrey Frame Army WO2 Jason Gaboury Army Capt. Wade Gaboury Air Force QatarSgt. James Galowski, Jr. Army Middle EastPFC John Gellert III Army Aaron Griffin Navy Seal AfghanistanLt. David R. Grzywacz Navy LCpl David Horton Marines AfghanistanMaj. Jeffrey Jablonski Army MichiganLCpl Logan Jabouri MarinesJ. Jackson Navy Staff Sgt. Ethan Jensen Air Force AfghanistanSgt. Edward Kujawa MarinesJason Kurpiewski Navy AfghanistanSeaBee UT2 Brian Louwers Navy Spec. Michael Manning Army AfghanistanTristan Newton Navy Courtney Osborne Navy AfghanistanPFC Matt Piotke Army IraqMC2 Jeffrey Richardson Navy AfghanistanSr. Airman Justin Santiago Air Force JordanJoel Sebastian Army Chief John C. Sbraccia Navy KuwaitSr. Airman Jeremy Spanski Air Force AfghanistanCpl. Jeremiah Stewart Army AfghanistanBrandon Vargo Marines PFC Ann Vassas Marines S. CarolinaGjelosh Vata Army

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. And give us peace. Amen.

WE PRAY FOR THE SICK

Janis AdamsBob AgiusMary AgiusMary BadalamentiStephen BarracoJonathan BisdorfRita BovaJames BruinsmaSilvio CaringiPaul CarusoTheresa CiaramellaRachelle ColasantiSabrina ConfortiPamela DeClercqDawn DoanGladys DorichJason DornoffBridget EnriciIsaiah FordEric FredlundGina Goike

Patty GuaresimoDonald HollandKelly JanneyDavid JanuschJohn JarzynaAnn JenuwineLynne KlannLarry KozakGinette LabergeClarence MalburgWilliam ManczykMarie MarcathAmanda MarlerAnthony MastronardiRonald MatteiJanet McDonaldGary MichelsPatti MichelsSteve MichelsJerry NadolskiLoretta Nadolski

Andy NicosiaMarge NizzioStephanie OlejniczakJohn O'MalleyCarol PawlowskiNatalie PeriniLouisa PietrowskyRobert RanuschDennis RivardDon RussellLisa SapienzaMarlene SitekBreanne TalmadgeAlbert ToccaceliAnita WargnierLena

...and for all parishioners that are ill but not on this list and their caretakers.

Unless expressly requested by the family, usually the name of the sick person will be taken off the list after three months. In the instance of an ongoing serious, critical, or terminal status that is known to us, that policy will not apply.

STEWARDSHIP

SPECIAL COLLECTIONSJune 25 Peter's Pence July 9 Vocations Support

We invite our parishioners to call the parish office to provide us with the names of men and women from our parish who are presently serving in the armed services. Let us know when our brave men and women return from harm''s way.

Offertory Collection (from July 1, 2016 to date)

Budgeted $ 1,218,558.00

Electronic Giving & Correction $ 0.00

Weekly Collection $ 1,335,366.00

Over / (Under) $ 116,808.00

# Envelopes Returned 665

# Registered Families 3,375

# Registered Members 9,514

As of June 18, 2017

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE Terra Sancta Pilgrimages with Franciscan friar Fr. Alex Kratz will be leading a Catholic Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from October 9-23, 2017. This life-changing experience walking in Jesus’ footsteps includes daily Mass and Rosary, biblical readings on site, time for prayer and spiritual guidance, and meeting local Christians. Cost is $4,299 (all expenses included, round trip from Detroit, 3 daily meals, all tips and taxes). $500 deposit due at registration. Orientation Meeting is August 6. Next pilgrimage: April 9-23, 2018. Call (248) 514-1747 or mrspattig@yahoo.com.

VOLUNTEER FOR LIFE REMODELED IN CENTRAL DETROIT"Effective witness to Jesus has these attractive qualities: joy, hospitality and generous service to the poor and the marginalized.”Archbishop Allen H. VigneronUnleash the Gospel Pastoral LetterBe one of 17,000 volunteers on a six-day beautification blitz in central Detroit neighborhoods surrounding Sacred Heart Major Seminary, St. Charles Lwanga and St. Moses the Black parishes as part of Life Remodeled. Work ranges from sweeping, removing litter and brush, lawn mowing, painting and more. The project kicks off July 31 and runs through August 5, 2017. Volunteers from AOD parishes, schools, ministries as well as Sacred Heart Major Seminary and Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan are invited to serve.More info and registration at www.aod.org/liferemodeled

ST. ISIDORE CHURCH MACOMB, MICHIGAN 16

WEEKEND LITURGY SCHEDULE JULY 1 & 2, 2017

Deacons Rev. Mr. Tom Carter Rev. Mr. Bill StimpsonPastoral Minister Tony KendzierskiOperations Ron PakizerOffice Manager Debbie Rak Pastoral Associate Diane Bucko Technology & Communications Holly ShanefeltLiturgy & Music Amy RighiMusic & Creative Development Matt KushChildren’s Choir Director Claire ToupinParish Nurse Heather Herbst, RN, BSNFaith Formation Director Ann De ReyFaith Formation Coordinators Nancy Marvin Linda OsobkaYouth Minister-HS Erika DomsicYouth Minister-MS Julie RarickBookkeeper MaryAnn MayAdministrative Support Kathy Homrocky Dawn Kehoe Marilyn Lis Helen Pugh Rachel RarickMaintenance John Hilt Edward Kotulski Tony Mona

PARISH OFFICE HOURS SACRAMENTS

MASS SCHEDULE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

PARISH STAFFMonday - Thursday 8:30 am - 8:00 pmFriday 8:30 am - 4:00 pmClosed for Lunch (M-F) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmSaturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pmSunday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Daily Monday - Saturday 8:00 amHoly Hour (Tuesday & Friday) 7:00 amWeekendsSaturday 4:30 pmSunday 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am

Registration Forms are available on-line, at the parish office, and in the gathering space kiosks.

Baptism By arrangement with the parish officeReconciliation Saturday at 3:15 pmMarriage By arrangement with the parish office, at least six months prior.RCIA Call for schedule

Chair Michael FontanaVice Chair Todd GrzelewskiSecretary Gretchen McAleerMembers at LargeDavid Bisdorf Rita NichterRay Karam Mary SheahanRon Mattei Ascanio TerracianoJeffrey Muzyk

Bulletin Articles must be e-mailed publication-ready to bulletin@stisidore.church no later than 9:00 am on the preceding Monday.

18201 Twenty-Three Mile RoadMacomb Township, MI 48042-4110Phone: 586-286-1700Fax: 586-286-8753www.stisidore.churchE-Mail: office@stisidore.church

Pastor Rev. Ronald VictorAssociate Pastor Rev. Noel Cornelio

Our Vision:

St. Isidore is a Catholic Community where all are welcome, living and spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Our Mission:

Guided by the Holy Spirit, we welcome the gifts, talents and presence of our St. Isidore Catholic Community. We strive to create a nurturing environment of inspiration, faith and service for all God’s people.

LiturgicalColor

Saturday, July 14:30 PM

Sunday, July 27:30 AM

Sunday, July 29:30 AM

Sunday, July 211:30 AM

LectorsTim PalmerKari Drogosh

Joe PilatRosanna Banka

Kathy BanasDan Banas

Diana BorboniMark Smogor

LeadEucharisticMinisters

David BisdorfKaren Bisdorf

Debbie EckhoutMaryanne Brohl

Carol HillMike Fontana

Bill CiaramitaroJohn Righi

AltarServers

Nina LucciSam BickleyLorenzo Boraggina

Jenna ClinardRiya PanickerNeyha Panicker

Jacob DupkeRiley DupkeAbby Livernois

Sierra PapaEmma MathersJack Mathers

MusicMinisters

Matt Kush Matt Kush Matt Kush Matt Kush

JUNE 25, 201717 12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Ages 7-12 June 25, 2017 • Matthew 10:26-33

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